Pacific HWY SW over Clover Creek
FairPosted for loadPierce County, Washington · .5 NW JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 081239000000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pacific HWY SW over Clover Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pacific HWY SW over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 88 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pacific HWY SW over Clover Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Pacific HWY SW over Clover Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Pacific HWY SW over Clover Creek carry?
About 6,325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pacific HWY SW over Clover Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Pacific HWY SW over Clover Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.